German airline Condor on Wednesday officially retired the Boeing 757 from its fleet. The type made one final journey for Condor, flying from Frankfurt to Vienna and back. On board were airline employees, reporters, and a group of aviation enthusiasts who won seats on the flights through an auction. According to Aerospace Global News, the service back to Frankfurt took a looping, indirect route that, when viewed from above, roughly spelled out "7-5-7" over eastern Germany. Condor has… (www.msn.com) More...
Federal investigators have recovered both flight recorders from the wreckage of the UPS cargo plane that crashed and exploded during takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday evening, killing at least 12 people. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed Wednesday that the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder were found intact despite the intense fire that followed the crash. (airguide.info) More...
Free 48-hour Flight Cancellations Policy: India’s aviation sector is on the brink of a major transformation as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation introduces groundbreaking regulations that prioritize passenger convenience and financial protection. The new DGCA air travel rules represent a significant shift toward passenger-friendly policies, with the centerpiece being an unprecedented 48-hour free cancellation window for flight bookings. (siyatra.com) More...
Authorities have identified a weather balloon as the likely object that struck a United Airlines aircraft mid-flight, cracking its windshield at 36,000 feet over Moab, Utah. The incident occurred on October 16 aboard a Boeing 737 Max traveling from Denver to Los Angeles, forcing an emergency diversion to Salt Lake City. (airguide.info) More...
Delta Airlines, Inc. announced today that it will be implementing a carefully structured reduction in flight operations at 40 major airports across the United States beginning Friday, November 7, 2025. This action comes as a direct response to a formal directive issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), which requires airlines to adjust their operational capacity during the current period of air traffic control constraints. (siyatra.com) More...
The International Airlines Group (IAG) has formalized a deal with SpaceX’s Starlink to provide high-speed internet access to its range of subsidiary airlines. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
Taiwan is implementing transformative changes to its pilot certification regulations, lowering minimum ages and raising maximums, aiming to boost its aviation workforce amidst global pilot shortages. This shift seeks to align Taiwan with international standards and enhance recruitment strategies for local airlines. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
